Following the Coronavirus pandemic, the Nigeria Union of journalists, NUJ, FCT Council has called on media owners to protect journalists and pay hazard allowance to enable them carry on their duties diligently.
In a press statement released in Abuja and signed by Secretary of the Council, Comrade Ochiaka Ugwu, the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Emmanuel Ogbeche, frowned at the poor response of some media owners regarding the safety of journalists in their establishments.
Comrade Ogbeche, who expressed worry over the non-provision of protective materials at media work places, tasked media owners as a matter of urgency to make available safety kits such as masks, hand gloves, temperature guns and sanitizers.
He said that protective materials need to be in place at all media houses as well as field kits for journalists and other media workers.
While commending journalists for being steadfast in their duties despite the Covid-19 pandemic, he urged them to also take personal responsibility for their safety.
The NUJ FCT Chairman called on all stakeholders and good spirited individuals to demonstrate their corporate social responsibility by donating safety kits to the union and other groups.
He urged Nigerians to intensify effort in observing social distancing, personal hygiene and laid down procedure.
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